Cooper Flagg vs James Harden: 2026–27 preseason stats
Cooper Flagg averaged 19.7 PPG · 7.3 RPG · 4.7 APG. James Harden averaged 18.5 PPG · 2.0 RPG · 2.0 APG.
Across 10 categories, Cooper Flagg leads in 7 and James Harden in 3.
Cooper Flagg leads in PPG (19.7 vs 18.5), RPG (7.3 vs 2.0), APG (4.7 vs 2.0), SPG (1.7 vs 1.0), BPG (1.0 vs 0.0), FT% (90.5 vs 86.7) and TOV% (10.1 vs 14.9).
James Harden leads in FG% (45.5 vs 40.9), 3P% (40.0 vs 26.7) and TS% (64.7 vs 55.4).
On efficiency, James Harden shoots 64.7% true shooting against 55.4% for Cooper Flagg, on fewer shot attempts per game (14.3 vs 17.8 counting free throws).
Cooper Flagg plays for the Dallas Mavericks and James Harden for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Cooper Flagg played 3 games at 24.7 minutes a night; James Harden played 2 at 26.5, so per-game numbers carry a different workload.
| Stat | Cooper Flagg | James Harden |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 3 | 2 |
| MPG | 24.7 | 26.5 |
| PPG | 19.7 | 18.5 |
| RPG | 7.3 | 2.0 |
| APG | 4.7 | 2.0 |
| SPG | 1.7 | 1.0 |
| BPG | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| FG% | 40.9 | 45.5 |
| 3P% | 26.7 | 40.0 |
| FT% | 90.5 | 86.7 |
| TS% | 55.4 | 64.7 |
| TOV% | 10.1 | 14.9 |
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